What is "skalvaer"

Skålvær are a group of islands in the municipality of Alstahaug in Nordland county, Norway. The islands are located in the western part of Alstahaug, about northwest of Tjøtta and about south of Silvalen (in Herøy). They were formerly a part of Vega, but in 1971 it was transferred to Alstahaug.

Skålvær was once a thriving trading post and had many residents, but it has since declined in importance. Today, much of Skålvær is an outdoor recreation area for Alstahaug municipality. In addition, there are about fifteen private houses and cottages scattered around the main island. There are no longer any permanent residents on Skålvær, but the place is far from abandoned. Summer residents live on the island, and Skålvær Church holds services on the island infrequently.